45-Years of Wearing Eyeglasses
I was a senior in high school when I realized I needed glasses.I thought I could see clearly, even passing the DMV eye test without having to check the dreaded
Category: Everyday Life
My Mail-In Voting Concerns
I admit it. I’m concerned about using a mail-in ballot for the upcoming election. This has nothing to do with political affiliation. There are just too many points of failure
Solving My FIOS Issues
We began noticing something was amiss a few months ago.It started with the audio while watching dinnertime reruns of Last Man Standing on channel 510 (WLNY/55). I shrugged it off as a
Why Are We Raking Leaves in August?
As August ended and we were led kicking and screaming into Labor Day, the days were still hot and sticky, but the nights were getting colder. You may have noticed
My Wife, the Census Taker
In case you hadn’t noticed, your neighborhood is being canvassed by strangers approaching your door. They aren’t selling anything, asking you to sign a petition, or trying to convince you
The Results Are In …
Recently, I visited my doctor’s office for a checkup and renewal of my medications. I was surprised to see a sign outside the office: “You cannot enter the office unless
Back to the Drive-In Movie
While Long Islanders continue to practice social distancing, it seems like we won’t be congregating inside a movie theater any time soon. No matter the recommended precautions and meticulous cleaning
Is This the End of the Handshake?
Humans began shaking hands sometime in the fifth century BC in Ancient Greece, not as a gesture of friendship, but basically, because people couldn’t trust each other. It was a
Louie the Labrador Speaks Out
In these days of “Social Distancing,” we can’t be too confident about what we can and cannot do. So, to be sure, I’d like to keep you safe from any